State Requirements for Cosmetology

To become a licensed or certified cosmetologist, you need to receive an education in cosmetology from an accredited school. However, the type of education you need to receive may differ depending on your current state of residence. In addition to training requirements, you also need to be aware of state specific guidelines on continuing education units (CEUs), license renewal periods and fees, license reciprocity or transfer, etc.

Prerequisites At least 16 years old Training 1800 school hours; Written and practical exams Instructor License Cosmetology license +2 years of experience Renewal Renew every 2 years, in odd- or even-numbers years, by April 30; $32 fee / $47 reinstate fee Reciprocity Submit an application for licensure by endorsement; Hold a valid license from home…

Prerequisites At least 23 years old; 2 years of high school education or equivalent Training 1600 school hours; Written and practical exams Instructor License 1 year of licensure + 650 hours of training Renewal Renew every year by the practitioner’s birthday; $30 Fee Reciprocity At least 1 year of practice in current state of licensure…

To become a licensed or certified cosmetologist, you need to receive an education in cosmetology from an accredited school. However, the type of education you need to receive may differ depending on your current state of residence. In addition to training requirements, you also need to be aware of state specific guidelines on continuing…

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